If you missed the February 12, 2025, online conference, "The People-Powered Library Online Conference", there's still a chance to view the sessions by registering for the recording. Beginning with the opening keynote "Libraries Work Because We Do: Nurturing Workplace Culture and Work-Life Balance in Libraries" presented by Lessa Kananiʻopua Pelayo-Lozada, Acting Director for the Glendale Public Library in Southern California and the 2022-23 President of the American Library Association, the conference also included several concurrent sessions on a variety of topics that explored the ways libraries nurture and grow their staff and teams.

For the library to be a living organism it must constantly evolve – adding new materials and resources, pivoting to meet new needs, and changing with its community.

Amigos Library Services has released the January issue of its Continuing Education newsletter, “Continued,” offering an in-depth look at the latest educational opportunities available through Amigos. From free and discounted workshops on collection management, technology trends, and leadership to topical online conferences, the newsletter covers a wide array of resources for library staff. 

Whether you are new to electronic resources management (ERM) or want to learn how to handle electronic resources efficiently and effectively, this upcoming 3-course certificate program will introduce you to the fundamentals of ERM. Learn how to acquire, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot access to electronic resources – and develop strategies to assess and preserve these resources for your library.

Every project is unique, with varying scope, resources, and requirements. But project management skills and strategies remain largely consistent, providing the framework to keep things on time and under budget.

In almost any organization, it is often said, “People are our greatest resource.” And that is especially true in libraries. Welcoming communities into our spaces, unlocking the power of our collections, and connecting users to the information and knowledge they need, people power the library.